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Weekend List

I have a long list of things I need to get done this weekend. And today has already been a crazy one: gymnastics, post office, Target (and some much needed groceries), pre-school graduation, elementary school dance festival. I’m already pooped. It’s just that time of year again – life is so busy at the end of the school year. All fun stuff, but makes life crazy. The good news is my husband is back after being gone 4 days earlier this week, so here’s to hoping for some productivity!

1. Finish sewing the Amy Butler top (above). I really loving how it’s coming together. I started piecing the blocks together last night during SYTYCD.

2. Finish the long-awaited binding tutorial for the Wonderland quilt. Hopefully it will be up by Monday, if not Tuesday at the latest.

3. Make a quilt for my other daughter’s teacher who’s wife is having a baby also. This is who the American Jane quilt was originally for, but since I decided to keep that one (thanks again to all of you for confirming that decision) I’m going to have to whip up another one really quick. Fortunately I got this quick little kit from American Quilting, where I work. My girls have had the most fabulous teachers this year. I couldn’t be MORE grateful to them for all that they have done for my kids.

4. If there is time, I would love to start sewing these strips together too. Last night I sat and unwound those Snippets Jelly Roll and Sweet Roll. SO FUN to just play with the fabric. (And I need to get a new iron. That one is borrowed.)

5. What I would also like to do is read this book. I’m 1/3 of the way through and I already love it. Too bad you can’t read and sew at the same time. I really should look into more books on tape.

6. Take care of my yard.

I love the weather this time of year. I love sending my kids outside to play. I love not having to sort socks because everyone can just wear sandals. I love all the beautiful flowers everywhere. During May in Utah the foothills of the mountains are green and the peaks are still white with snow. It’s so pretty – looks like Switzerland. (By August the foothills are dried-up and brown and not as pretty.)

But I’m also reminded this time of year how much of my time is sucked-up by yard work. Some yard work I don’t mind – like watering the flowers, smelling the honeysuckle, picking the home-grown tomatoes and zucchini. Love all that stuff. It’s just the time it takes to get to that point doesn’t leave as much time for sewing.

Hope you all have a Happy Memorial Day weekend. (that is if you are in the States. But if not I hope you have a happy weekend anyway.)

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Wow, lots of fun stuff on your plate!<br /><br />Hey, I’m just wondering…in the quilt kit that you got… do you know what the fabric is that has all the airplanes/balloons/etc on it? My hubby’s a pilot and I am always on the lookout for anything airplane-related. Thanks!

Hey! My weekend looks a little bit like yours! And I posted about lists today too! Maybe we should try to get together and squeeze ia little coffee break at some point… we can bring some hand sewing along!<br />Have a great weekend and good luck with all your to-do’s!

Nice pictures. Your quilt top looks so fresh and pretty with all that green.<br />I, too, have been really busy with school activities, sports, and gardening. <br />My kids have 12 more days of school…. yeah, can’t wait!

Sounds like you have the same list that I have! My DH is gone this weekend on business, so I won’t get anything done. <br /><br />I hope that you have a productive weekend and I can’t wait to see what you accomplish!

Hi Amy, I finally had a chance to catch up on your past week. I love all of your projects. You have a great sense of color. They all look like happy quilts. <br />It is sometimes hard to part with them, isn’t it? We just have to remember how much they’ll be loved once they leave our hands.

I love that Amy Butler quilt you’re working on. Are you using a pattern? I would love to make that. I’m a new quilter, so I still need the safety and comfort of a written pattern Thanks so much! And thanks for being such an inspiration! You make such beautiful things!

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